Chuck Lawless

Chuck Lawless is dean and vice president of graduate studies and ministry centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and global theological education consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

8 Reasons Our Evangelism Programs Fail

Here are some potential reasons your best intentions in training church members to evangelize aren't bearing abundant fruit.

8 Ways to Invest in Younger Believers

Younger believers become mature through the investment of more experienced believers. Here are ways to start successful mentoring relationships.

13 Ways to Strengthen Your Children’s Ministry

Prioritize your children's ministry and it will strengthen your church's present and future.

12 Signs That Your Heart Has Become Hardened in Ministry

"If we’re not alert and self-aware, our heart gets hardened. Be aware of these signs of increasing hardening in your life."

8 Reasons Members Don’t Give Sacrificially and Cheerfully to Your Church

"My experience is that many, if not most, believers will support God’s work when they know the immediate needs."

10 Signs Your Pastor Needs Prayer

"I’ve seen the most patient, giving pastors surprisingly lose their cool when other issues are weighing on them."

10 Signs That Your Church Lacks Vision

"Leaders who spend more time putting out fires than igniting sparks for ministry seldom operate under a clear vision."

7 Things We Can Learn From Attractional Churches

"I’m not a fan of a church that is ONLY attractional, but I do think we can learn some things from attractional churches."